La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XXIII-2303

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section XXIII-2303 - Manual Warewashing, Sink Compartment Requirements [formerly paragraph 22:18-2]

A. A sink with at least three compartments shall be provided for manual washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment and utensils, except:

1. where an approved alternative process is used as specified in Subsection C of this Section; or

2. where there are no utensils or equipment to wash, rinse and sanitize as in a facility with only prepackaged foods.

B. Sink compartments shall be large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment and utensils.

C. When equipment or utensils are too large for the warewashing sink or warewashing machine, the following alternative process may include:

1. high-pressure detergent sprayers;

2. low or line-pressure spray detergent foamers;

3. other task specific cleansing equipment, such as CIP;

4. brushes or other implements.

D. Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that may accumulate during hours of operation shall be provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. Drainboards for sinks and machines shall be self-draining.

E. A warewashing sink may not be used for handwashing or dumping mop water. Sinks may be used to wash wiping cloths, wash produce and other foods or thaw foods if the sinks are properly washed and sanitized before this use.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XXIII-2303

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:325 (February 2002), amended LR 28:1419 (June 2002).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:4.